Zenit St. Petersburg showcased their title credentials with a resounding 4-0 victory over Dynamo Makhachkala in the Russian Premier League on August 23, 2025. The defending champions were in imperious form at the Gazprom Arena, dominating from start to finish in a one-sided affair. Zenit opened the scoring early and never relented, adding two more goals before halftime to effectively seal the match. They added a fourth in the second half to complete the rout, with their attacking players linking up superbly. This statement win keeps Zenit at the summit of the league table, while Dynamo Makhachkala were given a harsh lesson in the quality required at the highest level.